Samoa
Samoa by-election unlikely as resignation rejected
In Samoa, the territorial constituency of Gagaifomauga number 3 has rejected their MP Laauli Leuatea Polataivao Schmidt's verbal resignation in Parliament.
Samoa RSE workers to return on chartered flights
Samoa's RSE workers who finished their contracts in May and June will be returned home on chartered flights.
Samoa extends Covid-19 state of emergency
Samoa has extended the COVID-19 State of Emergency for another month.
Mental health concerns for stranded seasonal workers
There are fears for the mental health of seasonal workers from the Pacific Islands stuck in Hawke's Bay because of the pandemic. More than 1500 workers are still in the region....and with little paid… Video, Audio
Samoa delays Styrofoam ban
Samoa has delayed the ban on Styrofoam products that was due to come into force today.
Samoan MP resigns as suspension debate takes place
A former Speaker of the House in Samoa, Laauli Leuatea Polataivao Schimidt, has resigned from Parliament halting debate over a Parliamentary Privileges Committee recommendation of a three month…
News in Samoan for 30 June 2020
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Former AB looks to connect Pasifika communities with NZ Rugby
Former All Black Saveatama Eroni Clarke wants New Zealand Rugby to be the "guiding light" in connecting Pacific communities with the country's ational game.
Samoa styrofoam ban kicks in this week
People in Samoa will face hefty fines if found to be using Styrofoam products from Wednesday.
NZ Samoan teen 'Jawsh 685' #1 on iTunes chart
South Auckland-Samoan teen, Joshua Nanai aka 'Jawsh 685', whose tune inspired and has been sampled by popstar Jason Derulo, has hit the top of the iTunes charts. Audio
Former Samoa rugby internationals back local to lead the Manu
Former Manu Samoa internationals have thrown their support behind the idea of a local coach leading the team into the next World Cup.
Samoan MP found not guilty but media man guilty of forgery
A Samoa independent MP, Laauli Leuatea Polataivao Schmidt has been found not guilty of more than one hundred criminal charges.
Controversial church pastor taken off air in Samoa
A commercial TV station in Samoa says it will no longer screen sermons by Pastor Willie Papu, the leader of the Samoan Independent Seventh Day Adventist Church.
NZ help sought in repatriating Samoans stranded on ships
New Zealand says it is open to helping Samoa's government repatriate hundreds of citizens stranded on cruise ships due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Samoa eyes international telecommunications business
Samoa is aiming to become a regional telecommunications hub, the communications minister says.
News in Samoan for 26 June 2020
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio